Sunday, January 14, 2024

Morning Lions Links for Monday 1-15-24

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Lions to host winner of Eagles-Bucs for Divisional Round:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-lions-to-host-winner-of-eagles-bucs-for-divisional-round

FOUR DOWNS: Goff leads Lions to playoff victory over Rams:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-goff-leads-lions-to-playoff-victory-over-rams

RECAP: Lions vs. Rams:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-vs-rams-goff-stbrown-laporta

Watch Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes embrace during speech after playoff win:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/watch-dan-campbell-and-brad-holmes-embrace-during-speech-after-playoff-win.html

Inside the locker room: Dan Campbell says that was the best environment ever:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/inside-the-locker-room-dan-campbell-says-that-was-the-best-environment-ever.html

Rams’ Sean McVay expresses happiness for Jared Goff following Lions win:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/rams-sean-mcvay-expresses-happiness-for-jared-goff-following-lions-win.html

Brad Holmes was hit hard for his draft class, but the rookies came up huge vs L.A.:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/brad-holmes-was-hit-hard-for-his-draft-class-but-the-rookies-came-up-huge-vs-la.html

Lions mainstays celebrate historic milestone: ‘Definitely not just another win’:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/lions-mainstays-celebrate-historic-milestone-definitely-not-just-another-win.html

Taylor Decker hit with another blown call: ‘I’m not talking about the officials’:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/taylor-decker-hit-with-another-blown-call-im-not-talking-about-the-officials.html

Rams’ Matthew Stafford dismisses Lions fans with stern postgame presser:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/rams-matthew-stafford-dismisses-lions-fans-with-stern-postgame-presser.html

What’s being said nationally after Lions make history in wild-card round:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/whats-being-said-nationally-after-lions-make-history-in-wild-card-round.html

Instant observations: Lions topple Matthew Stafford, get first playoff win since 1991:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/instant-observations-lions-topple-matthew-stafford-get-first-playoff-win-since-1991.html

Lions earn first playoff win in 32 years, edging the Rams 24-23:  https://lionslowdown.com/2024/01/15/lions-earn-first-playoff-win-in-32-years-edging-the-rams-24-23/

Halftime analysis: Jared Goff is cooking his old team, but Lions defense struggling:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/halftime-analysis-jared-goff-is-cooking-his-old-team-but-lions-defense-struggling.html

A playoff win 32 years in the making: Detroit Lions defeat Los Angeles Rams 24-23:  https://www.freep.com/videos/news/local/michigan/detroit/2024/01/15/detroit-lions-defeat-los-angeles-rams-24-23/72229730007/
















Jared Goff earns the game ball and redemption in Lions playoff win over the Rams:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/14/jared-goff-earns-game-ball-lions-playoff-win-over-rams-dan-campbell-quotes/

Lions beat the Rams for the franchise's first playoff win since 1991:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/14/lions-beat-rams-playoff-win-game-recap/

The refs get it wrong with the Lions--again--and fans let them have it:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-rams-officating-blown-call-social-media-reaction/


Studs and Duds: Goff Delivers Long-Awaited Playoff Win:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/takeaways-from-lions-24-23-victory-against-rams

Lions Defeat Rams, 24-23, in Front of Frenzied Ford Field Crowd:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/takeaways-from-lions-24-23-victory-against-rams






It was a night for the Lions and a moment for Goff, who's 'good enough for f***ing Detroit':  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/it-was-the-detroit-lions-night-and-jared-goffs-moment


‘He went to Jared’: Monumental play by Goff helps Lions spoil reunion for Stafford in Detroit:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2024/01/15/he-went-to-jared-monumental-play-by-goff-helps-lions-spoil-reunion-for-stafford-in-detroit/




Jared Goff leads Lions to first playoff win in 32 years, 24-23 over Matthew Stafford and the Rams:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547753

NFL Super Wild Card Weekend Recap: Detroit Lions 24, Los Angeles Rams 23:  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-super-wild-card-weekend-recap-detroit-lions-24-los-angeles-rams-23

NFL playoffs: What We Learned from Lions' win over Rams on Super Wild Card Weekend:  https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-playoffs-what-we-learned-rams-lions-super-wild-card-weekend

Jared Goff earns revenge over Rams; Lions grab first playoff win in 32 years:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/jared-goff-earns-revenge-over-rams-lions-grab-first-playoff-victory-in-32-years

Lions vs. Rams score, takeaways: Detroit wins first playoff game in over three decades, edges L.A. to advance:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lions-vs-rams-score-takeaways-detroit-wins-first-playoff-game-in-over-three-decades-edges-l-a-to-advance/live/

What we learned from Super Wild Card weekend (Lions were right trading for Jared Goff - The Lions hit the reset button when they moved on from Matthew Stafford, giving him an opportunity to win a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams. Detroit got Goff as the centerpiece of the trade and selected Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Sam LaPorta in a series of trades with the draft picks they acquired from the Stafford deal.   Goff led the Lions to their first playoff victory since 1991, beating Stafford in Detroit's first playoff game in seven years (first home playoff game since 1993). The Lions quarterback finished 22 of 27 for 277 yards with a touchdown and zero interceptions (121.8 rating), becoming the first quarterback to beat his former head coach in the playoffs since Brett Favre beat Mike Holmgren in 2007. Goff also was the first quarterback to beat his former team in the playoffs in 28 years (Favre also did this in 1995 against the Falcons).  Dan Campbell has done nothing but stick with Goff throughout the duo's three seasons in Detroit continuing to elevate the franchise and the city as the win total improved every year. Now, the duo have won a playoff game and a divisional round game at home.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/what-we-learned-from-super-wild-card-weekend-day-2-dak-prescott-cowboys-remain-frauds/

Overreactions for Super Wild Card Weekend Sunday games (Dan Campbell is best head coach in Lions history  - Overreaction or Reality: Overreaction.  Campbell is the first Lions coach to win a playoff game since Wayne Fontes in 1991. He's just the fifth head coach in Lions history to win a playoff game and can be the first head coach for the franchise to win two playoff games since George Wilson -- before the Super Bowl was even conceived.  With all due respect to Potsy Clark and Buddy Parker, Campbell is taking the Lions to the heights both of those head coaches had the franchise in the 1930s and 1950s. Detroit is 22-13 over the last two seasons with a playoff win, and 21-7 in their last 28 games (including postseason). Campbell is one win away from taking the Lions to their first conference championship game since 1991 and winning as many playoff games this season as the Lions have won in the past 66 years.   What Campbell is done in Detroit is get rid of the losing culture, something no coach really has done since Wilson led the franchise in the 1950s and 1960s. Another playoff win and this conversation may be revisited.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/overreactions-reality-checks-for-super-wild-card-weekend-sunday-games-cowboys-move-on-from-dak-prescott/


32 years of frustration for Lions fans ended with one deafening celebration in Detroit:  https://sports.yahoo.com/32-years-of-frustration-for-lions-fans-ended-with-one-deafening-celebration-in-detroit-070216255.html

Detroit Lions earn first playoff win in 32 years, hold on to beat Rams:  https://sports.yahoo.com/detroit-lions-earn-first-playoff-win-in-32-years-hold-on-to-beat-rams-040221830.html

NFL wild-card Sunday: Lions hang on to beat Rams, win first playoff game in decades:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-wild-card-sunday-lions-hang-on-to-beat-rams-win-first-playoff-game-in-decades-033640084.html

Heard this before? Dan Campbell and Lions fans furious over bad penalty on Taylor Decker:  https://sports.yahoo.com/heard-this-before-dan-campbell-and-lions-fans-furious-over-bad-penalty-on-taylor-decker-024007592.html

Lions fans greet Matthew Stafford, their QB of 12 years, with deafening boos:  https://sports.yahoo.com/lions-fans-greet-matthew-stafford-their-qb-of-12-years-with-deafening-boos-014803058.html

Lions' victory over Rams passes active NFL playoff win drought to Dolphins:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/longest-nfl-playoff-win-drought-lions-dolphins/78efd49cc794d17b385ac057






Sam LaPorta touchdown gives Lions 21-10 lead over Rams:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sam-laporta-touchdown-gives-lions-21-10-lead-over-rams

Puka Nacua scores 50-yard touchdown, Rams trail Lions 14-10:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/puka-nacua-scores-50-yard-touchdown-rams-trail-lions-14-10


Lions drive down the field with ease, take 7-0 lead over Rams:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lions-drive-down-the-field-with-ease-take-7-0-lead-over-rams

Postgame Handshake Between Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford is Going Viral:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/jared-goff-matthew-stafford-postgame-handshake-going-viral

Penei Sewell Shares Epic One-Liner After Lions’ First Playoff Win in 32 Years:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/15/penei-sewell-shares-epic-one-liner-after-lions-first-playoff-win-in-32-years

Rams’ Stafford ‘Not Worried’ By Lions Fans Booing Him During Wild-Card Round:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/15/rams-matthew-stafford-not-worried-lions-fans-booing-wild-card-round

Sean McVay’s Clock Mismanagement Leaves Rams Short of Comeback Win vs. Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/15/sean-mcvay-clock-mismanagement-rams-lose-lions-divisional-round

Sean McVay Was All Class Towards Jared Goff After Playoff Loss to Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/15/sean-mcvay-jared-goff-comments-playoff-loss-lions

Jared Goff Brought Fans to Tears During Final Seconds of Lions’ First Playoff Win in 32 Years:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/15/crying-lions-fan-jared-goff-first-playoff-win-32-years

Puka Nacua Adds Another Accolade to Historic Rookie Season As Rams Fall Just Short Against Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/15/rams-puka-nacua-adds-another-accolade-to-historic-rookie-season-in-upset-win-over-lions

Mics Picked Up Matthew Stafford’s Classy Message to Jared Goff After Lions Beat Rams:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/15/lions-rams-matthew-stafford-jared-goff-classy-postgame-moment

Ten Takeaways: Jordan Love Is ‘Playing at an MVP Level’ (Detroit got the party it deserved Sunday night. And maybe what I loved most about the Detroit Lions’ gritty, tough 24–23 win was how Dan Campbell had his team, playing its first home playoff game in 30 years, close it out.  Quite simply, he put the ball in the hands of Jared Goff on the night of Matthew Stafford’s return to Detroit—three years after Stafford was traded to the Rams and Goff was included as what outsiders assessed as a salary dump—and had his quarterback go win the game for him.  The Lions’ last possession started with 4:07 left. The Rams had just one timeout. Detroit could’ve loaded up and just run the clock down behind one of football’s best lines, played the odds and not risked stopping the clock or losing yardage if something went wrong.  Instead, Goff threw a swing pass to David Montgomery on second-and-7 for 11 yards to move the chains once, then a curl on second-and-9 for another 11 to move them again—and put the Lions in victory formation. Which made it so Stafford only got the ball once after Rams kicker Brett Maher kicked a 29-yard field goal to cut the Detroit lead to 24–23 with 8:10 left.  “I have unwavering faith in Goff in the most critical moments!” Campbell texted an hour and a half after the game. “Today he did what he’s done for two years by sealing it for us.”  And the Lions did what they’ve started to do more recently and, just as poignantly, Campbell did what he’s trained them to do—bet on themselves.  So, for now, and with the Cowboys’ loss, what it means is Detroit will get to throw another party next weekend, with either the Eagles or Buccaneers coming to town Sunday. Bigger picture, this will be the first team in the franchise’s 94-year history to host two playoff games in the same season, which is really cool, for one, and also an indication of how much has changed since Campbell and GM Brad Holmes got to town, with the trade request from Stafford already in hand.  It just so happens that the other quarterback in that trade has had a lot to do with it.  “I’m just so proud of the coaching staff and these players for rewarding Detroit with a home playoff win,” Campbell texted. “Our fans took it to another level today, and it helped us win! To those fans who have kept the faith, you deserve this! To the doubters, stay off our train—it’s too late for you!”  Campbell, as you can see, was pretty excited.  He’s got every right to be. Goff, too.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/15/nfl-wild-card-takeaways-packers-jordan-mvp-level

NFL playoff winners, losers: A postseason party like no other (Winners - The long-suffering city of Detroit.  It was their first playoff win since 1992. It was their second since 1957. In fact, the Lions are no longer the NFL franchise with the longest postseason drought, with Detroit handing that distinction over to the Miami Dolphins, who are now at 23 seasons.  The NBC broadcast cameras showed fans in tears as the final seconds ticked off the clock. Lions fans deserve this victory. And while the Lions may have wanted a rematch with Dallas after the controversial Week 17 loss, Detroit will actually get the chance to host another postseason game thanks to the second-seeded Cowboys losing to the Packers. So gear up, Detroit, you have another one coming up, against the victor of Monday night’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Aidan Hutchinson - A solid second season continued for Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, a player who may be blossoming into a star before our eyes. After receiving a Pro Bowl nomination for an 11½ -sack season with three forced fumbles, Hutchinson was a force against the Rams, generating six tackles, two sacks and five quarterback hits.  And if his spin move wasn’t already on scouting reports, it should be now.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/01/15/nfl-playoff-winners-losers-lions-cowboys-mike-mccarthy/72226324007/

Craig Wrolstad's crew blew so many calls during Lions-Rams, and here they all are!:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/craig-wrolstad-rams-lions-nfl-officiating/


Matthew Stafford Looked Like He Was Knocked Out of the Rams - Lions Game on a Vicious Hit:  https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/matthew-stafford-concussion-knocked-out-vicious-hit-lions-rams-video-01hm5hs4gzna

Everyone blasted Sean McVay for a fourth-quarter Rams punt while in Lions territory:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/sean-mcvay-punt-cowardly-lions-rams-fan-reaction

The Lions’ Cameron Sutton seemingly got away with a blatant hold of Puka Nacua on a critical third down:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/lions-rams-puka-nacua-cameron-sutton-hold-video-fan-reaction

NFL fans loved this Lions' fan’s emotional reaction to Detroit’s first playoff win in 32 years:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/lions-playoff-win-fan-emotional-crying-reaction

Matthew Stafford's response to Detroit's boos was a gorgeous, classic no-look pass:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/rams-lions-matthew-stafford-no-look-pass-boos-wild-card

NFL fans ripped the Lions crowd for loudly booing Matthew Stafford ahead of return to Detroit:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/matthew-stafford-booed-lions-fans-crowd-rams-detroit-nfl-reaction-video-playoffs

‘That Was the Difference’ — Dan Campbell States Red-Zone Defense Was the Deciding Factor in Playoff Victory:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/that-was-the-difference-dan-campbell-claims-the-red-zone-defense-played-the-deciding-factor-in-the-victory-nfl-2024/

‘The Building Was Humming’ — Dan Campbell Praises the Detroit Fans and the Atmosphere After Their Win:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/the-building-was-humming-dan-campbell-praises-the-detroit-fans-and-the-atmosphere-after-their-win-nfl-2024/

“RIP Same Old Lions” – NFL World Reacts to Detroit’s Long-Awaited Playoff Win:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/detroits-long-awaited-playoff-win-nfl-trends-2024/

Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions Observations: 5 Key Takeaways From Wild Card Showdown:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/los-angeles-rams-detroit-lions-observations-wild-card-2024/

Podcast:

Twentyman in the Huddle postgame breakdown: Jared Goff leads Lions to 24-23 win over Rams in NFC Wild Card Round:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/jared-goff-leads-lions-to-24-23-win-over-rams-in-nfc-wild-card-round-twentyman-in-the-huddle-podcast

Video:







Jared Goff's best throws from 2-TD game vs. Rams | Super Wild Card Weekend:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jared-goff-s-best-throws-from-2-td-game-vs-rams-super-wild-card-weekend

Every Amon-Ra St. Brown catch from 110-yard game vs. Rams:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/every-amon-ra-st-brown-catch-from-110-yard-game-vs-rams

HIGHLIGHT: Goff's 11-yard throw to St. Brown ices Lions' win:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-s-11-yard-throw-to-st-brown-ices-lions-win

Fourth-down TD! Goff dots LaPorta for Lions' third score in as many drives:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/fourth-down-td-goff-dots-laporta-for-lions-third-score-in-as-many-drives

Jahmyr Gibbs' first-ever playoff TD extends Lions' lead to 13-3:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-gibbs-runs-it-in-for-10-yard-td

Montgomery's opening-drive TD marks Lions' first playoff score in Detroit since 1994:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-montgomery-gets-things-started-with-a-1-yard-td-run

Goff's 24-yard strike to ex-Rams WR Josh Reynolds puts Lions in LAR territory:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-s-24-yard-strike-to-ex-rams-wr-josh-reynolds-puts-lions-in-lar-territory

Ford Field gets LOUD ahead of Stafford's first snap in Ford Field return:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/ford-field-gets-loud-ahead-of-stafford-s-first-snap-in-ford-field-return

Video recap: Lions win gets them another playoff game from rowdy Ford Field:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/video-recap-lions-win-gets-them-another-playoff-game-from-rowdy-ford-field.html


Lions top Rams to secure 1st playoff win since 1991:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/39311385

'That's gonna do it!' St. Brown's clinching 1st down delights Lions announcers:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/39311742

Stafford on Detroit's first playoff win since 1991: 'I'm happy for the players':  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/39311601

Hear from Dan Campbell, Amon-Ra St. Brown & more after Lions playoff win:  https://www.wxyz.com/sports/hear-from-dan-campbell-amon-ra-st-brown-other-players-after-lions-playoff-win

C.J. Gardner-Johnson urges Lions fans to be even louder:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1395535
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